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CFTC and SEC cases against SBF deferred until after criminal trial
14.2.2023
Damian Williams, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York pushed to defer the civil cases due to a major overlap between the CFTC, SEC and DOJ’s cases
CFTC Case Against Sam Bankman-Fried Postponed Until After Criminal Trial
13.2.2023
The request to stay the SEC’s civil case against Bankman-Fried is still pending
House Republicans Demand Answers From SEC Over FTX Co-Founder’s Arrest
12.2.2023
On Feb. 10, 2023, Republicans Patrick McHenry of North Carolina and Bill Huizenga of Michigan, both members of the U.S. House of Representatives, sent a letter to Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) chairman Gary Gensler seeking answers about the arrest of FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried...
Crypto Biz: FTX clawbacks, Genesis silver lining?
10.2.2023
As FTX seeks clawbacks on political donations, Digital Currency Group and its bankrupt subsidiary, Genesis Global Trading, have reached an agreement on restructuring
US lawmakers question SEC chair on timing of Sam Bankman-Fried's arrest
10.2.2023
"The timing of the charges and his arrest raise serious questions about the SEC’s process and cooperation with the Department of Justice," said Representatives McHenry and Huizenga
Judge extends Sam Bankman-Fried’s bail restrictions on messaging apps: Report
9.2.2023
The former FTX CEO’s bail restrictions will remain in place until Feb. 21 following the judge’s ruling to extend a ban on using certain messaging apps
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Propose Installing Monitoring Software on His Phone
9.2.2023
At a hearing in New York on Thursday, Judge Lewis Kaplan indicated that he was concerned about Bankman-Fried’s ability to hide or delete his communications
Robinhood board gives nod to buy Sam Bankman-Fried's $578M stake
9.2.2023
The shares were bought by FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried and co-founder Gary Wang last year and have been tussled over since the collapse of FTX
Robinhood Board Authorizes Purchase of Shares Bought by FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried, Gary Wang
8.2.2023
The online brokerage firm is planning to buy most or all of the 55 million shares previously owned by holding company Emergent Fidelity Technologies
Alameda wallets resurrect to transfer FTT in the millions
8.2.2023
Alameda linked wallet bought 1 million FTT worth $2.3 million before opening a loan position on the decentralized crypto lending platform Abracadabra
Sam Bankman-Fried Appeals Judge’s Decision to Reveal Names of His $250M Bond Backers
7.2.2023
Judge Lewis Kaplan ruled early last week that the two currently unidentified people who co-signed the bond could be made public
US Attorney requests SEC and CFTC civil cases against SBF wait until after criminal trial
7.2.2023
Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried said he consented to staying the SEC and CFTC civil cases, while those for Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang did not objec to staying the CFTC case
Law Firm Subpoenas FTX Co-Founder, Top Executives, and Former Alameda CEO Over Voyager Digital Deal
7.2.2023
On Feb. 6, 2023, law firm Kirkland & Ellis issued a subpoena to FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried and top executives on behalf of Voyager Digital. The subpoena requested they produce documents and communications related to the “Alameda Loan Agreement” between Alameda Ventures...
Judge denies motion allowing SBF to use messaging apps
7.2.2023
The judge did not provide a reason for denying the motion “without prejudice” but added the matter would face oral argument in a Feb. 9 hearing
US Prosecutors Ask for Postponement of SEC, CFTC Cases Against Sam Bankman-Fried
7.2.2023
The prosecutors are asking that the civil cases be put off until the criminal case against FTX’s founder is decided
Small Victory for Sam Bankman-Fried: Prosecutors Resolve Dispute Over Bail Conditions – Here's What Happened
7.2.2023
After a tumultuous month for disgraced FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), finally prosecutors have given ground.
January was difficult for SBF. Despite being sat in home arrest in California, on a $250m bond. Last week US District Judge Lewis Kaplan imposed severe restrictions on...
Sam Bankman-Fried lawyers reach agreement on use of messaging apps
7.2.2023
The agreement comes as a result of federal prosecutors looking to ban SBF from contacting current or former FTX and Alameda employees while on house arrest
Sam Bankman-Fried Lawyer Says Agreement Has Been Reached on Use of Messaging Apps
6.2.2023
The former CEO of FTX was previously barred form using any messaging apps
Australia and the UK share their big picture of crypto: Law Decoded, Jan. 31–Feb. 6
6.2.2023
While the British Treasury emphasizes the liberal approach, Australia goes with the profound taxonomy of all the crypto assets
FTX New Management Sets February Deadline for Repayment of Political Donations Made by Executives
6.2.2023
The new FTX management has requested political figures and any other recipients of donations made by Sam Bankman-Fried and other FTX executives to return the funds by the end of the month.
According to a Sunday press release, FTX debtors are sending messages to all recipients of contributions...